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![A portrait of a student scholarship winner.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/347814067_5804642382974613_4656642989532144322_n.jpg?itok=EN041pkF×tamp=1710434025)
Raquel Valdibieso, current Beta Sigma Pi Chapter President, has been named a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar.
![CWI student sitting backwards in a chair smiling with students studying.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20160615_mkt_hispcmpslf_112_.jpg?itok=bOQnp5E6×tamp=1677538908)
Registration for Summer 2024 classes is now open for new, continuing, and returning students.
![Two students in waders collect environmental samples from a pond in a forest.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20170619_bio_biomccall_31_web.jpg?itok=qM-b5m9f×tamp=1710364191)
Those interested in learning more about Boise State University’s Environmental and Urban Studies program can learn from four visiting professors on Thursday, April 4.
![A portrait of William Alworth standing in a telcom closet surrounded by wires and ethernet cables.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/030824_sotm_william_alworth_image-1.jpg?itok=Fokcceym×tamp=1709919793)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho (CWI) IT Systems Engineer, William Alworth, who has been named Staff of the Month for November 2023!
![A portrait of artist Sandow Birk.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/sandow_birk_headshot.jpg?itok=cRNroOAE×tamp=1709913688)
The College's Visiting Artist Series is welcoming multidisciplinary artist Sandow for a lecture and paper puppet workshop Thursday and Friday, March 14 – 15.
![A golden trophy](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/innovation_in_action_1_0.jpg?itok=jc3PdwbO×tamp=1709912799)
CWI faculty and staff enjoyed the annual Innovation in Action Professional Development Day on March 1, with multiple award winners being announced.
![Purple, red, and while wild flowers bloom in a field.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20130604_hor_260lab_29_web.jpg?itok=tH0gErLy×tamp=1709850453)
Join student clubs and Counseling and Wellness Services for self-care tips, treats, giveaways, and more at the Spring Into Wellness Event.
![Surgical technicians assist during a medical surgical procedure.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/030124_healthcare_open_app_image_2.jpg?itok=9ZX56OL6×tamp=1709334222)
Applications are now being accepted for College of Western Idaho’s Health Science programs.
![A student from the College of Western Idaho poses for a portrait.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/quinn_forman_2.jpg?itok=8jFjODgp×tamp=1709250387)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho student, Quinn Forman, winner of the College’s 2024 Connections Project Logo Contest!
![A topographic map of western Idaho displays the location and magnitude of the 4.9 earthquake.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/capture.png?itok=XlfRbV5D×tamp=1709249098)
What should you do when an earthquake hits? Here are some simple safety steps to follow when the next tremor rolls in.
![Students and faculty looking for items in river](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pathwayspicture.jpg?itok=hrfPu3RN×tamp=1676654417)
The Pathways Program will provide appointed CWI students the opportunity to work with local and regional biologists on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s environmental review process.
![A student of CWIs Dental Assisting program smiles at the camera.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dsc04230.jpg?itok=f6BKxgQY×tamp=1708728282)
March 3 – 9 is Dental Assistants Recognition Week and CWI’s Dental Assisting program will be on-site at NMEC to help the community brush up on all things teeth.
![A portrait of Shayne Cluck, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Coordinator at College of Western Idaho](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/shayne_cluck_profile_pic.jpg?itok=B-URTBR9×tamp=1708708443)
Expert instructors from CWI play an important role in establishing skill standards for state licensing agencies.
![The College president speaks from a podium in front of a newly delivered Tesla electric vehicle.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/022024_tesla_event_images-07.jpg?itok=eQmDn_0s×tamp=1708619542)
Three new Teslas have been acquired by CWI and will be used by students in the Automotive Technology and Collision Repair programs.
![College of Western Idaho Giving Day logo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_giving_day_social_-_blank.jpg?itok=-Pg3M5Er×tamp=1708124006)
Join CWI's second-annual Giving Day, March 13 and 14 to support students, programs, and opportunities at the College.
![An image of a gallery wall featuring artwork by students from the College of Western Idaho.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/picture1s_1.jpg?itok=fHsMmHRU×tamp=1708123659)
The College's Visual and Performing Arts department is excited to host the eighth-annual Juried Art Exhibition, with submissions being accepted through March 22.
![student working on a computer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20180613_stu_apinmsc_18.jpg?itok=UiSHIE3t×tamp=1708118774)
College of Western Idaho achieves approval as a General Education Mobile institution.